🍪Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 1, 2025
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how GameGuide Pro GmbH ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.gameguide-pro.top. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Legal Basis: This policy complies with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law), GDPR, and the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Types of Cookie Technologies
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs")
- Local Storage: Similar to cookies but can store more data
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that's deleted when you close your browser
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
🔒Essential Functionality
To provide core website functionality and ensure security. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
📊Analytics & Performance
To understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve user experience and content quality.
🎯Marketing & Advertising
To deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
⚙️Preferences
To remember your choices and preferences for a more personalized experience.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by the GameGuide Pro website directly. They can only be read by our site.
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by other organizations whose services we use on our site, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.
4.3 Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
5. Specific Cookies We Use
5.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Persistent |
| sessionId | Maintains your session state | Session | Session |
| security_token | Helps prevent cross-site request forgery | Session | Session |
5.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
5.3 Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Delivers advertising products | 3 months | |
| fr | Enables ad delivery and measurement | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google Ads | Stores information about ad display | 1 year |
| NID | Stores preferences and information | 6 months |
5.4 Preference Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers your display preferences | 1 year |
| fontSize | Remembers text size preferences | 1 year |
6. Third-Party Cookies
We work with various third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
6.1 Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6.2 Advertising Partners
- Google AdSense: For displaying relevant ads
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy - Facebook Pixel: For Facebook advertising
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
6.3 Affiliate Networks
- Commission Junction: For tracking affiliate sales
- ShareASale: For affiliate link tracking
- Impact Radius: For performance marketing
Important: These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We have no control over these cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
7. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
7.1 Through Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your preferences for different cookie categories
7.2 Through Your Browser
All modern browsers allow you to change cookie settings. These settings are typically found in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu.
7.3 Through Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Facebook Ads Settings: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
8. Browser Cookie Settings
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
🌐 Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Chrome Cookie Settings Guide
🦊 Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button → Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Firefox Cookie Settings Guide
🧭 Safari
- Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Safari Cookie Settings Guide
🌊 Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu → Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
- Edge Cookie Settings Guide
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies:
- Some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly
- You may not be able to use certain features that require cookies
- Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
- You may see cookie consent banners repeatedly
- Performance of the website may be affected
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. These do not collect personal information and are required for security and basic functionality.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of any material changes through a notice on our website
- Request new consent if required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
11. Contact Us
Cookie Policy Questions?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Data Protection Officer
GameGuide Pro GmbH
Hellerhofstraße 2–4
60313 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Email: dpo@gameguide-pro.top
Phone: +49 (0) 69 7591-0
For general privacy inquiries, please see our Privacy Policy.
Legal Compliance: This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR Article 7 (consent requirements), and the German TTDSG (Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act).